The number of connected commercial aviation aircraft will surpass 21,000 by 2034, with the majority of the global fleet expected to be equipped with IFC systems by 2030. LEO satellite constellations have moved to the forefront, rapidly emerging as the foundation of next-generation IFC services, finds Valour Consultancy
Aircraft orders in January hit a six-year high, increasing by nearly three quarters compared to the same period in 2025. Data shows that demand for single-aisle aircraft is behind the trend, says Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
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This week’s snow-driven flight disruptions in North America expose the operational and regulatory vulnerabilities airlines face when data is fragmented and decisions must be made at speed, says Clinton Cardozo, CEO at OneReg
Tobias Ögren, head of inflight product and catering at Sunclass Airlines, shares the airline’s strategy for innovation, including its tactics to lure customers away from airport options to onboard catering
With so many orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) systems announced, it would be easy to conclude the market is reaching maturity and there may not be much business left to win. However, research by Valour Consultancy shows there is still a huge amount of sales potential in the IFC market
The airline industry supports 87 million jobs and 4% of global GDP. While the sector is strong, it faces challenges which must be considered in the planning and decision-making processes of airlines
Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2025 increased 69% year-on-year over 2024, and were 16% above deliveries in 2023, marking a significant recovery and helping stabilise global aircraft production, finds Stuart Hatcher from IBA
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2025 saw the highest number of October aircraft deliveries since 2018. The deliveries also marked an increase in deliveries of two thirds compared to October 2024, says Aimie Stone from ADS
